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"First Across the Continent," by Noah Brooks, is an enthralling historical narrative of the extraordinary trip of the United States' first transcontinental railroad. Brooks takes readers on an enthralling journey through the challenges, achievements, and personal tales that shaped this massive project. The book digs into the bold idea of uniting the United States' East and West coastlines via a single continuous railroad line. Brooks eloquently depicts the visionaries, engineers, laborers, and financiers who helped to make this huge endeavor a reality. He highlights the enormous physical challenges faced, such as dangerous terrain, adverse weather conditions, and the vast distance that had to be overcome. Brooks mixes personal histories of those involved among the technical intricacies of construction, providing insight into the lives of the people who worked relentlessly to make the dream of a transcontinental train a reality.
- Format: Pocket/Paperback
- ISBN: 9789359327341
- Språk: Engelska
- Antal sidor: 246
- Utgivningsdatum: 2023-01-09
- Förlag: Double 9 Books LLP